Electrolux EI28BS36IB Use & Care Manual

Electrolux EI28BS36IB Use & Care Manual

French door bottom freezer/refrigerator

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Use & Care Guide
French Door Bottom Freezer/Refrigerator
Guia de Uso y Cuidado
Refrigerador con congelador inferior de puerta doble
Guide d'utilisation et d'entretien
Réfrigérateur à portes françaises/Congélateur en bas
242090301 September 2010

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  • Page 1 Use & Care Guide French Door Bottom Freezer/Refrigerator Guia de Uso y Cuidado Refrigerador con congelador inferior de puerta doble Guide d’utilisation et d’entretien Réfrigérateur à portes françaises/Congélateur en bas 242090301 September 2010...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Finding Information Please read and save this guide Table of contents Thank you for choosing Electrolux, our new premium Finding Information ..........2 brand in home appliances. This Use & Care Guide is part of our commitment to customer satisfaction and Safety ...............
  • Page 3: Safety

    Safety Important safety instructions Safety Precautions • Remove all staples from the carton to avoid injury. Staples can also damage finishes if Do not attempt to install or operate your unit until they come in contact with other appliances or you have read the safety precautions in this manual.
  • Page 4 Safety Electrical information WARNING You must follow these guidelines to ensure that your refrigerator’s safety mechanisms are operating correctly. • The refrigerator must be plugged into its own dedicated 115 Volt, 60 Hz, AC-only non-GFCI electric outlet. The power cord of the appliance is equipped with a three-prong grounding plug for your protection against electrical shock hazards.
  • Page 5: Feature Overview

    Feature Overview Understanding features and terms Your Electrolux refrigerator is designed for optimal convenience and storage flexibility. The illustration below is provided to assist you with familiarizing yourself with product features and terminology. NOTE *Features may vary according to model.
  • Page 6: Installation

    Installation Required Tools You will need the following tools: Installation This Use & Care Guide provides general installation and operating instructions for your model. We • Allow the following clearances for ease of recommend using a service or kitchen contracting installation, proper air circulation, and plumbing professional to install your refrigerator.
  • Page 7 Installation Leveling Freezer Drawer (if nec- Level Refrigerator & Adjust essary) Doors (if necessary) NOTE Guidelines for final positioning of your refrigerator: • All four corners of the cabinet must rest firmly on DO NOT remove center screw from freezer drawer. the floor.
  • Page 8 Installation To adjust the door stop: 5 Re-tighten screw. Door stop is adjustable between 85 to 145 degrees. NOTE View shown is looking up at the bottom of the refrigerator door. Re-tighten Screw 6 Ensure door stops in desired location before resuming normal use.
  • Page 9 Installation 4 Lift the door while adjusting the washer. To To adjust the flipper mullion: raise the door, rotate washer clockwise (when 1 Loosen the screw located on the flipper mullion viewed from the bottom). To lower door, rotate hinge. washer counter-clockwise (when viewed from the bottom).
  • Page 10: Removing The Doors

    Removing the Doors Getting through narrow spaces To reinstall the right door, reverse the above steps. If your refrigerator will not fit through an entrance area, Lower Hinge Removal you can remove the doors. Check first by measuring the entrance. To prepare for removing the doors: 1 Make sure the electrical power cord is unplugged from the wall outlet.
  • Page 11 Removing the Doors Installing Freezer Drawer 1 With lower slides pulled out, hang drawer onto slide brackets ensuring pins on each side are Grab Drawer At Center fully inserted into slots on each side. From Both Sides Then Push Against Pull Drawer Out Freezer Drawer Drawer...
  • Page 12: Installing Door Handles

    Installing Door Handles Door Handle Mounting Instructions 1 Remove handles from protective packaging. 2 Position fresh food handle end caps (A) over upper and lower pre-installed shoulder bolts (B) that are fastened into door, ensuring the holes for the set screws are facing towards the opposite door.
  • Page 13: Connecting The Water Supply

    Smart Choice® water line kit 5305513409 (with a 6 ft. Stainless Steel Water Line) and for homes without an existing valve, Electrolux recommends its Smart Choice water® line kit 5305510264 (with a 20 ft. Copper Water Line with self-tapping saddle valve). Please refer to www.electroluxappliances.com for more information.
  • Page 14: Controls

    Controls IQ-Touch A red indicator light will be illuminated above most active features. Touch the icon to activate the options below. NOTE Features may vary according to model. fast freeze Activates a faster rate for freezing food. fast ice Increases the production of ice water filter Press and hold for three (3) seconds to reset after filter change.
  • Page 15 Controls IQ-Touch “Sabbath Mode” The Sabbath Mode is a feature that disables portions NOTE of the refrigerator and its controls for IQ-Touch , in accordance with observance of the weekly Sabbath If the Perfect Temp Drawer is not turned off prior and religious holidays within the Orthodox Jewish to putting the unit into Sabbath Mode, it will continue community.
  • Page 16: Automatic Ice Maker

    Automatic Ice Maker Ice maker operation & care • The following sounds are normal when the ice maker is operating: After the refrigerator is installed properly, the ice maker - Motor running can produce ice within 24 hours. It can completely fill an - Ice dropping into ice bin ice bin in about three (3) days.
  • Page 17: Storage Features

    Storage Features Shelf features Drawers Your refrigerator includes a variety of storage drawers. CAUTION These drawers are located in fixed positions at the bottom of the fresh food compartment. To avoid injury from breakage, handle tempered Crispers glass shelves carefully. Crisper drawers are designed for storing fruits, vegetables, and other fresh produce.
  • Page 18 Storage Features To remove the Crisper Drawer for cleaning: 1 Pull the drawer out until it stops. 2 Lift the front slightly and remove the drawer. Cool Zone Drawer (select models) Some models are equipped with a meat keeper drawer for short-term storage of bulk meat items.
  • Page 19 Storage Features To change the position of an adjustable door bin: IMPORTANT 1 Before adjusting a bin, remove all food. DO NOT clean the display area of the Perfect Temp 2 Grip the bin firmly with both hands and lift it Drawer with abrasive or caustic cleaners.
  • Page 20 Storage Features Freezer Features Covered Door Bin (varies by model) Use the covered door bin, at the top of the fresh food compartment door, for short-term storage of cheese, spreads, or butter. The covered door bin is designed to be warmer than the open area and includes a lift-up cover that may be locked and a dairy divider (select models).
  • Page 21 Storage Features Dividers Removal Lift up on the front of the upper divider and pull out. Upper Basket Divider Lift up on the rear of the lower divider and pull out. Lower Basket Divider & Spill Guard Tray To reposition the pivoting divider (some models), lift up and slide to desired location.
  • Page 22: Storing Food And Saving Energy

    Storing Food and Saving Energy Ideas for storing foods • Avoid adding too much warm food to the freezer at one time. This overloads the freezer, slows the Fresh food storage rate of freezing, and can raise the temperature of frozen foods.
  • Page 23: Normal Operating Sounds & Sights

    Normal Operating Sounds Understanding the sounds you NOTE may hear Energy efficient foam in your refrigerator is not a Your new, high-efficiency refrigerator may introduce sound insulator. unfamiliar sounds. These sounds normally indicate your refrigerator is operating correctly. Some surfaces on floors, walls, and kitchen cabinets may make these sounds more noticeable.
  • Page 24: Changing The Water And Air Filters

    Changing the Water and Air Filters Your refrigerator is equipped with separate water and It is not necessary to turn the water supply off to air filtering systems. The water filter system filters all the change the filter. Be ready to wipe up any small water used to produce ice.
  • Page 25 Changing the Water and Air Filters Air filter 4 Push firmly until the cartridge snaps into place (you should hear two clicks). When fully The air filter is located under the utility bin. engaged, the front of the filter cartridge should be flush with the filter release button.
  • Page 26: Care And Cleaning

    Care and Cleaning Protecting your investment Keeping your refrigerator clean maintains its appearance and prevents odor build-up. Wipe up any spills immediately and clean the freezer and fresh food compartments at least twice a year. NOTE Do not use abrasive cleaners such as window sprays, scouring cleansers, flammable fluids, cleaning waxes, concentrated detergents, bleaches, or cleansers containing petroleum products on plastic parts, interior doors, gaskets, or cabinet liners.
  • Page 27 Care and Cleaning Care and cleaning tips Part Cleaning Agents Tips and Precautions Interior & Door • Soap and water • Use 2 (2) tablespoons of baking soda in 1 (1) quart of warm water. Liners • Baking soda and •...
  • Page 28 1 Unplug your refrigerator’s power cord. Both the freezer and fresh food compartments of your 2 Wear protective gloves. refrigerator include LED lights. Always use Electrolux 3 Remove light cover, if necessary. parts for replacement. 4 Unscrew and replace old bulb with an appliance bulb To replace LED Lights: of the same type and wattage (normally 40 watts).
  • Page 29: Common Solutions For Concerns

    Common Solutions for Concerns Before you call... If you experience a concern with your refrigerator or notice a product behavior or condition that you do not understand, you can usually avoid a call to your service representative by referring to this section for an answer. Beginning with the following table, this information includes concerns, potential causes, and common solutions.
  • Page 30 Digital temperature • Electronic control system has detected a • Call your Electrolux service representative, who can displays are flashing. performance problem. interpret any messages or number codes flashing on the digital displays. Temperatures Are Too Cold...
  • Page 31 Common Solutions for Concerns Temperatures Are Too Warm Concern Potential Cause Common Solution Freezer/Refrigerator • Doors are opened too frequently or too long. • Warm air enters the refrigerator whenever the door is temperature is too warm. opened. Open the door less often. •...
  • Page 32: Warranty

    Major Appliance Warranty Information Your appliance is covered by a one year limited warranty. For one year from your original date of purchase, Electrolux will repair or replace any parts of this appliance that prove to be defective in materials or workmanship when such appliance is installed, used, and maintained in accordance with the provided instructions.

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